AAXA Technologies M4 User manual

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TECHNOLOGIES
User Guide
M4Pico Projector

Caution!
WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause
injury or death.
DO NOT use while driving
DO NOT expose to water or wet
surfaces. Electric shock may occur.
DO NOT expose the projected LED
image to your eyes or the eyes of
others
DO NOT block or restrict airow
from ventilation holes as this may
cause the projector to overheat
Keep the projector, battery, or
charger away from any heat sources
Caution for Battery Use
• Do not pierce or puncture the battery
with sharp objects
• Do not heat the product or expose it to
high temperature.
• Do not wet it or place it in any liquid
Caution for Headphone Use
• Prolonged use at high volume may
impair your hearing.
• High volume during walking or driving
may cause distractions and result in
injury or death

Table of Contents
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2
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Connecting a Micro SD Card
Connecting to a USB Host
Chapter 3: Menu Screens
Chapter 4: Technical Details
Troubleshooting
Specications 1
Chapter 1: M4 at a glance
Main Unit Front/Back
Remote & Keypad
Accessories
Main menu
Video Player Menu
Video FAQ
Photo Viewer Menu
Photo FAQ
Music Player Menu
Music FAQ
Setup Menu
Keystone Adjustments
Connecting to Speaker or
Headphones
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Powering On / OFF
FocusAdjustment/Throw
Distance
Battery Pack Information
Connecting to a Computer VGA
Connecting to a Computer HDMI
Connecting to HDMI Video
DTV Setup
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Chapter 1
Power On/Off
Main Menu
Navigation
Main Unit Front/Back Power Button
M4 at a Glance
Power Switch
Focus Wheel
Component Port
MicroSD Card Slot
HDMI Input
USB
TV Antenna
3.5mm Audio DC Adapter
VGA

PWR Gamma
ME
NU U
UP EXIT
VOL-
OK
VOL+
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U/D DOWN R/L
VGA Menu AV
Menu
Remote & Keypad
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Power On/Off
Select Source
Media Player Menu
Navigation
Input Exit/Back
Direction Pad
LED Lights
Keystone Adjustment Keystone Adjustment
Main Menu Navigation
Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment
On / Off
Both the keypad and remote can be used to navigate through the menus. The Main Menu
Navigation on the remote functions exactly the same as the directional pad on the M4 unit
for all modes except DTV mode. In DTV mode the remote control is necessary to perform
the “scan” feature

Accessories
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*Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from
those shown in the pictures above.
PWR Gamma
MENU U
UP EXIT
VOL-
OK VOL+
I
U/D DOWN R/L
VGA Menu AV
Menu
Internal Battery
(pre-installed)
Remote
Power Adapter

Getting Started
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Powering ON the projector
Chapter 2
Powering OFF the projector
Note: The M4 Projector battery does not charge when it is in operation. For first time
operation charge the battery for 120 minutes to ensure a full charge.
1. Connect the power adapter to the projector and power outlet
2. Switch the On / Off switch on the side of the projector to the “ON” position
There are two "idle" modes for the projector. "Off" and "Standby". The "Off"
mode complete turns off the projector. The "Standby" mode allows the projector
to be turned on with the remote control. The standby mode consumes a little
battery power when left in this mode.
1. To fully power off the projector, switch the On / Off switch on the side of the projector
to the "Off" position
2. To put the projector in "Standby" mode press the POWER button on the keypad
3. A window will pop up asking "Do you want to power off?"
4. Press the power button again to put the projector in "Standby" mode

Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance
Focus Adjustment
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DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Throw Distance Chart
• Adjust the focus wheel left and right until the image
becomes clear.
Screen Size (Inch)
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96
89
82
75
68
61
55
48
41
34
27
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Distance (Meters)
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2.8
2.6
2.4
2.2
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6 Throw Ratio 1.360

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1. Remove the three screws
circled in blue holding the M4
battery compartment.
2. Disconnect the battery harness
to the battery receptacle on the
PCBA
**Please notethat the battery pack is pre-installed in the M4. The instructions
below is how to remove the battery unit if replacement is needed.
3. Remove the battery and
replace with new battery unit
using previous instructions
in reverse order.
Battery Pack Installation

Connecting to a Computer via VGA
Connect the large end of the
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VGA Cord
to your computer’s
VGA Adapter
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
In the Main Menu
Select “VGA” iconSelect “INPUT” icon
to your M4
VGA Cord
Connect the large end of the
VGA Adapter

Connecting to a Computer Cont.
Step 4:
Enabling VGA or HDMI output on your Computer – To enable VGA or HDMI output on your com-
puter most computers require “turning on” the video output feature. Each computer is different.
Please consult your owner’s manual for instructions to enable VGA or HDMI output. Below are
standard instructions for a Windows XP computer – not all systems are the same.
Press function & “F5” to instruct
the computer to enable multiple
displays.
You can also press Windows+P to
toggle through display settings.
*NOTE: different operating sys-
tems may differ
Step 5:
1. Right click on computer desk-
top and select “Properties”
2. Display Properties window
will pop up
3. Click on the “Settings” Tab
4. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and
check “Extend my Windows
Desktop onto this monitor”
5. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x800.
Step 6:
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Connecting to a Computer via HDMI
Connect one end of the
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HDMI Cord
to your computer’s
HDMI Adapter
HDMI Cord
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Select “INPUT” icon
In the Main Menu
Connect one end of the
Select “HDMI” icon
to your M4's
HDMI Adapter

Connecting to a Computer Cont.
Step 4:
Enabling VGA or HDMI output on your Computer – To enable VGA or HDMI output on your com-
puter most computers require “turning on” the video output feature. Each computer is different.
Please consult your owner’s manual for instructions to enable VGA or HDMI output. Below are
standard instructions for a Windows XP computer – not all systems are the same.
Press function & “F5” to instruct
the computer to enable multiple
displays.
You can also press Windows+P to
toggle through display settings.
*NOTE: different operating sys-
tems may differ
Step 5:
1. Right click on computer desk-
top and select “Properties”
2. Display Properties window
will pop up
3. Click on the “Settings” Tab
4. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and
check “Extend my Windows
Desktop onto this monitor”
5. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x800.
Step 6:
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Connecting to HDMI Video
Connect one end of the
HDMI
to your devices
Step 1:
Step 2:
HDMI Adapter
Connect one end of the
HDMI
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to your M4’s
HDMI Adapter
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Connecting to HDMI Video Cont.
Step 3:
In the Main Menu
HDMI Adapter
Select “INPUT” icon Select “HDMI” icon
Connectivity with multimedia devices
The M4 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS
players, DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other
peripherals with ease.
Step 4:
Turn on your multimedia device. If available select 1280x720 or 1920x1080
*Smart phones will require video out capabilities to be able to be displayed with the M4.
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Step 1:
to your M4’s
Antenna Adapter
Antenna Cable
Connect the cable end of the
**Please follow the instructions on the following pageson how to
set up channels.
Setting up DTV
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Select Digital TV Icon
Step 2:
In the Main Menu
Please follow the instructions on the
following page to set up channels.
Setting up DTV Cont.
**Upon first selection of the Digital TV
Source, a “Please Run Channel Auto
Scan” window will appear
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Step 3:
Select the Menu
Button on Remote
Provided
Select Auto Scan
Option
Channels will
start scanning
**Please note that channel scan can only be run using the remote
control.
DTV Setup
Setting Up Channels
The M4 features DTV capability which enables the display of ATSC (North American) digital TV
signals that are broadcast through the air or through analog cable TV. To setup DTV first
connect either an external antenna or analog cable TV wire. We recommend a large antenna
as DTV broadcast signals are notoriously hard to receive. After connecting the antenna run
“Channel Scan” through the remote control.
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Connecting Speakers/Headphones
Connect your speakers/headphones
to the projector’s speaker adapter.
3.5 mm cord Speaker Adapter
Step 1:
Step 2:
*CAUTION for Headphone Use
• Prolonged use at high volume may impair
hearing
Ensure the power and volume on your
speaker or headphones is turned on
Step 3: Place the headphones on and enjoy!
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Micro SD Card
How to insert your Micro SD Card
• Slide in your SD card into the SD card
• Gently slide the SD card until it clicks
into place.
*Review the Specication
section of this manual to read
about the supported le
formats.
How to access your Micro SD Card
• Once your SD Card has been inserted,
• After selecting the media content,
choose the SD card selection.
• You can now access the data on your
SD card through the onboard media
player
Speaker Adapter
slot on the front of the M4. (as shown in
picture)
you can navigate to any media content
in the main menu.
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